Continuous Improvement Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Senior Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Strategy & Development

Company: Walgreens

Location: Deerfield, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

Company: Walgreens

Location: West Dundee, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

Company: Walgreens

Location: O'Fallon, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Store Manager

Company: Walgreens

Location: Belleville, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

Company: Walgreens

Location: Deerfield, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Pharmacy Intern

Company: Walgreens

Location: Joliet, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

Company: Walgreens

Location: Deerfield, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Pharmacy Operations Manager

Company: Walgreens

Location: Edwardsville, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

Company: Walgreens

Location: Skokie, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship

Company: Walgreens

Location: Arlington Heights, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Pharmacy Operations Manager

Company: Walgreens

Location: Rockton, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Senior Data Science Analyst

Company: Discover

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

Discover is offering a job opportunity for an analytical professional with experience in Credit Risk, Fraud Risk, Marketing Analytics, Optimization, Operations Analytics, Modeling, or Data Science. The role involves working closely with management to execute analytical initiatives, solving business problems using advanced analytics and machine learning, and creating reports and dashboards to monitor performance metrics. The company values diversity and offers a competitive total compensation package, including benefits like paid parental leave, paid time off, 401k plan, medical, dental, vision, health savings account, STD, life, LTD, and AD&D, recognition program, education assistance, commuter benefits, family support programs, and employee stock purchase plan. Discover is committed to a culture that values compliance and risk management, and is an equal opportunity employer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical salary ranges for Continuous Improvement roles by seniority level?
Entry‑level analysts earn between $60,000 and $80,000 annually. Mid‑level professionals with Lean or Six Sigma experience command $80,000 to $110,000. Senior managers and directors typically receive $110,000 to $150,000, while executive‑level Continuous Improvement leads can earn $150,000 to $200,000, reflecting market demand in tech, manufacturing, and logistics.
What skills and certifications are most valued for Continuous Improvement professionals?
Top skills include Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt, Kaizen facilitation, root cause analysis, DMAIC methodology, and statistical tools such as Minitab or JMP. Technical proficiencies in Tableau, Power BI, Azure DevOps, or SAP APO, coupled with Agile or Scrum knowledge, are highly prized. Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or PMP enhance credibility and often correlate with higher compensation.
Is remote work common for Continuous Improvement positions?
Many Continuous Improvement roles in software, fintech, and consulting offer fully remote or hybrid arrangements, especially those focused on data analysis, process mapping, and tool implementation. On‑site presence is typically required for Kaizen events or manufacturing plant visits, but most companies provide flexible schedules and virtual collaboration tools.
What career progression paths exist within Continuous Improvement?
A typical trajectory starts with Process Analyst, moves to Lean Engineer or Kaizen Lead, then to Continuous Improvement Manager. From there, professionals can advance to Director of Continuous Improvement, VP of Operations, or transition into broader transformation roles such as Change Management or Product Owner, leveraging their process expertise across the organization.
What are the current industry trends affecting Continuous Improvement?
Digital twins and real‑time process monitoring are becoming standard in manufacturing, while AI‑driven analytics predict bottlenecks before they occur. Cloud‑based Kaizen platforms enable global collaboration, and sustainability metrics are increasingly integrated into continuous improvement KPIs. In software, DevOps pipelines now embed continuous improvement cycles to accelerate release velocity and quality.

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